Tajikistan agency discovers 9th-12th century monument in Danghara district
This digest was compiled by AI from multiple sources — links to the originals are below.
Tajikistan's Agency for Protection of Historical and Cultural Heritage discovered a unique architectural monument dating to the 9th-12th centuries in the village of Gargara, Danghara district. The find was made during research work on identification and conservation of historical monuments. Agency director Sherali Khojazoda visited the site and ordered continued excavation and protection of the finds.
Key Facts
- The monument was found in the village of Gargara, Korez jamoat, Danghara district, during research by the Agency for Protection of Historical and Cultural Heritage.
- The discovery dates to the 9th-12th centuries and is described as having important scientific and historical significance.
- Agency director Sherali Khojazoda visited the site and instructed officials to continue excavations, protect finds, and document materials.
- A separate find of Samanid-era coins was made at the Tokhir caravanserai in Farkhor district, part of the ancient Khuttal region.
- The ancient Khuttal monuments, including the Tokhir caravanserai, were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2025.
The Discovery
The monument was discovered in the village of Gargara, Korez jamoat, Danghara district, during research work by the Agency for Protection of Historical and Cultural Heritage. The work was part of a program to identify, study, and assess the condition of historical and ancient monuments across Tajikistan. Specialists date the monument to the 9th-12th centuries and state it has important scientific and historical significance. The agency said the discovery could provide valuable information on the ancient history, architecture, and cultural development of the region in that period.
Official Response
Agency director Sherali Khojazoda visited the site and met with the leaders of the archaeological work. The meeting discussed continuation of excavations, comprehensive study of the monument, protection of finds, and provision of necessary conditions for scientific work. Officials were instructed to continue excavations with quality, protect historical and cultural finds, and document and scientifically study the materials. Research work at the site is ongoing, and a detailed scientific-analytical report will be presented after completion of the studies.
Related Finds in Ancient Khuttal
Earlier, specialists from the same agency found Samanid-era coins at the Tokhir caravanserai in Farkhor district, one of the monuments of ancient Khuttal. First deputy director Komron Safolzoda said the coin find is of special importance for archaeology and numismatics of Tajikistan. The coins could serve as a valuable scientific source for studying the monetary system of the Samanid era, economic and trade relations, caravan routes, and connections of Khuttal with other regions of Central Asia. The monuments of ancient Khuttal, including the Tokhir caravanserai, were officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2025.
2 sources
Tajikistan agency discovers 9th-12th century monument in Danghara district
